Used Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Amplifier, 220W Dynamic Power at 2 Ohms, 10Hz-100kHz Frequency Response, Silver

SKU: US1818641 MFR: A-S501SL
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  • Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Amplifier
  • Remote Control
  • 2x Batteries (AA/ R6/ UM-3)
  • Power Cable
  • ** Item Notes : Powers on with error light ; PARTS ONLY .
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2025-02-11T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Superior Stereo Amp

Superior quality and sound with plenty of power to provide a nice clean, clear and detailed sound.

d-munz

2024-12-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A stellar performer, high quality and attractive

The Yamaha A-S501 is a stellar performer. I paired it with my Kef Q150 speakers, connected a pro Bluetooth receiver, and my music sounds sweet and clear again; Jazz, pop and classical, it all sounds wonderful. I would highly recommend any of the Yamaha integrated amplifiers depending on your power requirements and budget, they're great.

Blaine

2024-10-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Best Sound on my system

Great sound for our custom system

Pacecar

2024-07-02T04:00:47

Rated 5 out of 5

It doesn't have many competitors for what it does, at the price

It's a bit old school, in a good way. If your setup requires a 2-channel amp, it's hard to beat. The features work as expected, but it's more of a "set-it-and-forget-it" piece, rather than something to fidget with frequently. What it does best - is sound great - to my ears anyway.

ENOCH B.

2024-06-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

always great

I have 3 keyboard from Yamaha and the A-S501 IS ANOTHER GREAT PRODUCT from you guys

rob

2024-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Quality

Perfect match with my 80's era Klipsch Heresy's. Feeding it with my Yamaha CD player or Pandora I couldn't ask for more.

Robb

2024-03-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazing amp

This is an amazing sounding amplifier with a beautiful vintage look that would look amazing in any media centre or HiFi rack/Stand. Thank goodness Yamaha managed to make a high quality excellent sounding amplifier with great power that is actually affordable for the average consumer. These days great sounding HiFi seems to be only accessible by the very wealthy and affordable options seem non existent aside from the Yamaha AS 301/501/801 series amps. This explains why used old hi fi gear is actually going up in price. There is a demand for affordable great sounding well built gear. I really hope Yamaha continues to deliver value at affordable price points.

Steve

2023-12-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love This Amplifier

This is a beautifully made, quality piece of equipment. At 80 watts per channel it is more than adequate to drive large speakers powerfully with crystal clear precision. I am very pleased with the unit and it performs flawlessly. The remote functions perfectly and can operate at a fairly large distance. There is one area for improvement and that is with the volume knob. It needs an LED light in it so you can tell what volume level you are at. There is no illumination and you have to be careful not to get blasted at high volume when starting a music source. Other than that to me it is perfect.

Chas

2023-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Good sound, Great product.

I've always love the Yamaha Products. The brand name , Product quality and sounds. Been happy with the product. The only thing that I have about it is there a way to connect an external power amp to S701 ? I wish I could get some answer to this question and how.

Rolly

2023-05-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Amazed with the A-S501 Excellent Amp

Paired with my Klipsch Speaker line-up it is a fantastic amp that punches way above it's rated RMS.

Don

2023-04-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great integrated amp

Main amp for my living room system, provides plenty of clean power. Convenient optical and coaxial connection for my digital audio sources, and the phono section sounds great also.

The M.

2023-03-15T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Would buy again, great amp

Power for turntable tuner and speakers

Mot

2022-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Old School

I picked this because of my experience with Yamaha stereo amps many years ago. I run a Fluence turntable, and a pair of floorstanding Klipsch speakers with this amp. I'm a fan of Yamaha's variable loudness feature.

Walkbassman

2022-10-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I would buy this again.

It is very flexible and the amount of inputs is spot on it's also very easy to use and the remote is a good and easy to operate.

Joe

2022-07-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great amp, great sound, good price

Currently poweing uo to five seperate speakers and sounds great

Bob

2022-06-08T10:15:47

Rated 5 out of 5

Impressed!

This amp has exceeded my expectations by a mile. My father, and both my Uncle's are audiophiles.. and they use tube amps.. they all were stunned with the sound... My Heresys are reborn... I couldn't be happier!!!

Thomas F.

2022-02-08T12:06:03

Rated 5 out of 5

Clean Sound/Clean Look

A perfect balance of modern technology and classic aesthetics. Great for analog or digital. Replaced my 1980?s Denon with better sound, clean look, and a remote (it?s the little things). Would fully recommend to anyone stuck between decades.

Brendan R.

2021-06-16T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

My 1ST True Excellent Intergrated Amplifier

I have 4 great Yamaha products, A-S501, A-S701, TT303 and TS500!!! I think Yamaha makes the best Home Audio and Home Theater products!! Highly recommend to everyone!!!

SRL

2021-01-19T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Worth $ it !

LOUDLY

Rollman

2020-01-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

A diamond in the rough!

I had given this unit a bad review, just three stars. The Pure Direct was unlistenable, very harsh. But another whole day of intense and varied music, (rock, jazz, classical, classic rock and hip-hop) and the A-S501 has burned in beautifully. I've never had a unit go from so bad to sooo very good. So if you get one, don't be like me. Be patient.

Stereo n.

2019-04-18T13:30:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

Great piece. So far I just have it running some old speakers I had around the house but they sound amaizing with this amp

Nathan K.

2018-11-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

This will last a long time , but if I have 2 yes

I have always bought Yamaha stereo equipment in the past. It works like the sun all the time ! So now I want 2 play & listen 2 music the way I did in yesterday's. Blast from the past. Still have my stash of LP's , so the A- S501BL is the first part of the foundation. Then Yamaha turn table , CD player , MartinLogan Motion speakers , this amp will drive them.

ESSE

2017-12-10T07:48:28

Rated 5 out of 5

Sound is wonderful for audio

Sound is wonderful for audio.

Hai M.

2017-04-17T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

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Personal use in man cave. Replaced a McIntosh MA 6100 Integrated amp that needed some repair which would have cost about what the A-S501 cost. I choose to replace it with the Yamaha because of a purchase I made in the early 80's, a Yamaha CA 610 II, that is still working great. A little was taken away and a little was added to the 501, but those changes by no means take away from the beautiful full unstrained sound. I would purchase it again.

Song7

2017-03-31T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

so far, (2 weeks) excellent product

very easy to set up, sounds good to start & I believe it will only get better as it breaks in. Plenty of power. so far, well worth the price.

pjq1

2017-02-03T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Pleasant Surprise!

I had a Yamaha receiver that I bought in the mid '90's that started to have intermittent issues. Now that I just use my Mac and iTunes for my home stereo source, all I needed was a quality amplifier instead of a tuner. After I did some Internet research, it seemed that this amplifier would work just fine. What really surprised me was the increase in the quality of sound out of the new amp! Using iTunes, my Mac, a Bluetooth connection, the Yamaha A-S501 amp, through M&K speakers and subwoofer produce a great sound. I am still impressed at the difference in the quality of sound! Bravo!!

leonardogia

2017-01-06T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great product

Great sound.

Vinyl g.

2016-11-03T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Satisfied

This is a replacement for an old 85 watt per channel Yamaha (AX-490) amp. Provides good clean power. The DAC and subwoofer out are great features. The level of the volume dial is impossible to see from any distance, should have a small LED or some other visual marking. I need to learn a comfortable max volume. This volume dial must be pushed significantly further than on my old am to match the same volume level. To this point, I am very pleased.

Rojohn

2016-10-20T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

An *6 year old's audio system

I have wanted to play my LP's for many years since I disposed of my old audio system. I went to an audio shop, gave them my needs and budget, and asked them to come up with a compatible system. They did, which included my Yamaha a-s501. I am very happy! Jim

Jim

2016-10-14T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic Amp!

I bought this integrated amp after extensive research to replace my ailing Marantz. It's powering a pair of Vandersteen 2c speakers. The added clarity and warmth in all registers is simply astonishing. My music comes to life in a way that I'd never heard from my system. And, it's a great value. If you love music, get one!

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Yamaha A-S501 Specifications

  • Minimum RMS Output Power

    8 Ohms: 85 W + 85 W (0.019% THD)
    6 Ohms: 100 W + 100 W (0.038% THD)

  • High Dynamic Power/Channel

    130 / 150 / 185 / 220 W at 8 / 6 / 4 / 2 Ohms

  • Frequency Response

    10 Hz - 100 kHz +/- 1.0 dB

  • Maximum power per channel

    1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 4 Ohms: 120 W

  • IEC power

    1 kHz, 0.019% THD, 8 Ohms: 100 W

  • Power band width

    0.04% THD, 42.5 W, 8 Ohms: 10 Hz to 50 kHz

  • Input sensitivity/Input impedance

    PHONO (MM): 3.0 mV/47 kOhmss
    CD, etc: 200 mV/47 kOhmss

  • Maximum input signal

    PHONO (MM) (1 kHz, 0. 03%THD): 45 mV or more
    CD etc. (1 kHz, 0.5% THD): 2.2 V or more

  • Output level/Output impedance

    REC OUT: 200 mV/1.0 kOhmss or less
    SUBWOOFER OUT: 3.5 V/1.2 kOhmss

  • Phones jack rated output/Impedance

    CD, etc. (Input 1 kHz, 200 mV, 8 Ohms: 430 mV/470 Ohms

  • RIAA equalization deviation

    PHONO (MM): +/- 0.5 dB

  • Channel separation

    CD, etc. (5.1 kOhmss input shorted,1kHz): 65 dB or more
    CD, etc. (5.1 kOhmss input shorted,10 kHz): 50 dB or more

  • Bass

    Boost/Cut (20 Hz): +/- 10 dB
    Turnover frequency: 400 Hz

  • Treble

    Boost/Cut (20 Hz): +/- 10 dB
    Turnover frequency: 3.5 kHz

  • Continuous loudness control

    - 30 dB

  • PCM word depth

    24 bit/16 bit

  • Power supply

    AC 120 V, 60 Hz

  • Power consumption

    240 W

  • Standby power consumption

    0.5 W

  • Maximum power consumption

    510 W

  • Total Harmonic Distortion (CD to Sp Out)

    0.019% (50 W / 8 Ohms)

  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD)

    99 dB (input shorted, 200 mV)

  • Damping Factor

    240

  • Digital Input

    Yes (optical / coaxial)

  • Audio In / Out

    8 / 2

  • Subwoofer Out

    Yes

  • Pure Direct

    Yes

  • ToP-ART

    Yes

  • DC out

    Yes

  • Power Management (Auto Power Standby)

    Yes

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    17.12 x 6 x 15.25" (434.84 x 152.4 x 387.35mm)

  • Weight

    22.7 lbs (10.29kg)

About Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Amplifier, 220W Dynamic Power at 2 Ohms, 10Hz-100kHz Frequency Response, Silver

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By e-Paul

I have had a 65-watt Yamaha Natural Sound CA-810 Integrated Amplifier for many years now. I bought it used, and although it is over 30 years old now, it still operates like new. I wanted to upgrade this venerable amp and was delighted to find out that Yamaha still made pretty much the same amplifier with almost the identical layout. I wanted a little more wattage for headroom so I went with the 85-watt A-S501. Having channels with record out capability is of primary importance to me. I use th...

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By Song7

Personal use in man cave. Replaced a McIntosh MA 6100 Integrated amp that needed some repair which would have cost about what the A-S501 cost. I choose to replace it with the Yamaha because of a purchase I made in the early 80's, a Yamaha CA 610 II, that is still working great. A little was taken away and a little was added to the 501, but those changes by no means take away from the beautiful full unstrained sound. I would purchase it again.

What sets the Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Silver Amplifier apart is its perfect blend of modern technology and classic aesthetics, delivering high-quality sound with a wide range of features wrapped in an elegant appearance. This powerful integrated amplifier boasts digital inputs, offering a versatile solution for both analog and digital audio needs.

Built on Yamaha's ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology) concept, this amplifier features a direct symmetrical design from input to output. This unique design, coupled with the ART (Anti-Resonance and Tough) Base bottom chassis and a solid center bar, ensures optimum sound processing and transmission, reducing noise and distortion for a pure, clear audio experience.

The A-S501 is equipped with custom-made power transformer, block capacitors, two direct signal path speaker relays, and an extruded aluminum heat sink, all working together to handle demanding audio conditions with ease. Yamaha's commitment to using only the highest quality parts, carefully selected and tested for their sound properties, is evident in the rich, detailed audio performance this amplifier delivers.

The Pure Direct mode allows music signals to take the shortest possible circuit route, bypassing the buffer amp and various controls to virtually eliminate signal degradation. This results in the purest sound quality, bringing your music to life. The amplifier also features a continuously variable loudness control on the front panel, allowing you to adjust the balance of low and high frequencies for a full tonal range at any volume level.

The A-S501 offers gold plated speaker and input terminals for a high-quality connection that prevents signal loss. It also provides digital audio inputs with optical and digital coaxial input terminals, perfect for connecting to a TV or Blu-ray Disc player. For those who prefer wireless, the amplifier is compatible with the YBA-11 Bluetooth Wireless Adapter (sold separately), enabling you to stream music wirelessly from a Bluetooth compatible device.

With the ability to connect two separate speaker systems and switch between them with ease, this amplifier is perfect for multi-room audio setups. It also features a terminal for connecting a subwoofer, a phono moving magnet input terminal for turntable connection, and an auto power standby function for energy efficiency.

The Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Silver Amplifier is not just about performance, but also about style. Its simple yet sophisticated design, featuring a richly textured silver hairline finish and luxurious control knobs, adds a touch of elegance to any room. The amplifier comes with a clean, simple remote control for easy operation, and a rotary encoder input selector with LEDs for quick and easy source selection.

Whether you're a fan of vinyl records or prefer the latest digital technology, the Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Silver Amplifier offers a high-quality, versatile solution for all your audio needs.

Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Amplifier, 220W Dynamic Power at 2 Ohms, 10Hz-100kHz Frequency Response, Silver Features

  • ToP-ART technology and ART Base for high-fidelity, pure sound reproduction
  • Powerful 220W dynamic power at 2 Ohms, suitable for a wide range of speakers
  • Wide frequency response of 10Hz-100kHz for detailed audio across all frequencies
  • Gold plated terminals and digital audio inputs for pristine connection quality
  • Pure Direct mode bypasses unnecessary circuits to deliver the cleanest audio signal
  • Dual speaker system capability with A, B, or A+B selection for versatile listening options

What's in the box:

  • Yamaha A-S501 Integrated Amplifier
  • Remote Control
  • 2x Batteries (AA/ R6/ UM-3)
  • Power Cable
  • ** Item Notes : Powers on with error light ; PARTS ONLY .